Jamaica, Haiti and Cuba assess destruction as Bermudans prepare for approach of downgraded storm
The PA news agency have some additional details on the news that the UK government will charter flights to help British nationals leave Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa (see 12.13pm GMT).
UK foreign secretary Yvette Cooper said in a statement on Thursday:
The strong links between the UK and Jamaica mean many British nationals were there during the devastation of the hurricane, and we need to ensure they can get safely home, as we know how worrying and difficult the last few days will have been.
The UK government is chartering flights to bolster commercial capacity and ensure people who wish to return to the UK can do so as soon as possible.
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